1. Global Leader of Passive Components

2. Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors
COMPANY OVERVIEW
PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
TECHNICAL DATA
MARKET & APPLICATIONS
Export Classification: EAR99

3. Company Overview Founded in 1921.
Represented in 23 countries world wide, SIC SAFCO continues to develop its presence on the international market.
SIC SAFCO : 1 plant in St Nazaire, located 5 Km from La Baule (France) ISO 9001 (2000)
3 Mio € of investments in new Factory
Acquisition of competitor lines and know how in 2009
MOVED 2010, 50 employees
5 M€ turnover
3 Million parts produced
1 plant in Saint-Nazaire, located at 60 Km from Nantes in the West of France
Export Classification: EAR99

4. Company Overview SIC SAFCO’s advantages as a technical expert company
Over 80 years of experience in Alu Caps
Meet Highest quality standards
Outstanding Design-In support. Specific design on request (cases, voltages, mounting in bank,..). Short development phase.
Customer’s support (technical assistance, certificates of conformity,..)
Management of Product obsolescence
Investigation & Test Devices : Sic Safco can carry out different tests : Vibrations, Humidity tests, Quick temperature Changes, Salt Fog, X Rays …
Flexibility : Small & medium quantities possible.
Reliable Service
Export Classification: EAR99

5. Technical Advantages Climatic Category : -60°C up to +150°C
Large voltage range : from 6,3V to 630V nominal and over V for banks of capacitors.
Capacitance : from 1µF to 2,2F (Very high capacitance volume ratio for Charge & Discharge applications.)
Very long life time : can reach h at 105°C
Vibration : reliable at 20g
Low pressure resistance : m / feet
High ripple current : up to 150 A.r.m.s per capacitor (7 700A peak current per unit) / Ar.m.s per bank
Export Classification: EAR99

6. Product Portfolio
SIC-SAFCO proposes 30 products ranges, composed of 5 families
RADIAL, single ended:
ALSIC
SCREW TERMINALS:
FELSIC
RADIAL, flat design:
CUBISIC
ON 4 PIN, 2 PINDS USED ONLY FOR MECHANICAL FIXING, COMPETITORS ARE NIPPON CHEMICON AND SPRAGUE NCC: HAVE NEW PRODUCT COMING OUT NEXT YEAR, HT FOR MILITARY 125 C THAT CAN REACH HIGH CURRENT WITH HALF THE CAPACITANCE WHICH MEANS LOWER PRICE – INSTEAD OF 470 UF CAN USE 400V 220 UF 35 MM DIAMETER BY 50 MM HEIGHT: SEE NEXT SLIDE DETAILS
RADIAL, SNAP-IN:
SNAPSIC
AXIAL:
PRORELSIC/SICAL/
CO31-CO33
Export Classification: EAR99

7. Screw Terminals 85°C 105°C 125°C BC BD
TEMPERATURE RANGE
FELSIC 85
10.630V
-10+30%
FELSIC 105
16.450V
-10+30%
FELSIC 125 FRS
16.350V
-10+30%
FELSIC 85 M
10.630V
±20%
FELSIC 105 TFRS
10.100V
-10+50%
STANDARD BC BD
Maintenance:
FELSIC O37-O39
10.400V
-10+50%
V IMPORTANT – BC VS BD – NAME OF CASE – C CASE WITHOUT STUD (60%), D CASE WITH STUD(40% BUT WITH DEMAND INCREASING) SIC SUPPLIES RING & SCREW & WASHER FOR BC, JUST SCREW & WASHER FOR BD, 125 C IS MILITARY APPL: CAPAX + HV IS HIGHEST CAP PER CASE – CHARGE & DISCHARGE: 85 LP IS BIG DIAMETER, LOW PROFILE, HIGH RIPPLE CURRENT UP TO 150 A, BIG RIPPLECURRENT MEANS BIG FILTERING: CAN DO 125 C WITH HIGH RIPPLE CURRENT OR COMPACT JUST ASK
In R&D, Low ESR ultra compact
Capacité élevée
High CV Value
COMPACT
FELSIC CAPAX
10.500V
±20%
FELSIC 85 LP
10.500V
-10+30%, Ø90X67
FELSIC 105 LP
10.450V
-10+30%, Ø90X67
Fort courant ondulé
High Ripple Current
FELSIC I-PLUS V
±20%,
FELSIC HV V
±20%
Export Classification: EAR99

8. Screw Terminals
Export Classification: EAR99

9. Snap In
2 PINS
85°C
105°C
125°C
SNAPSIC
16.500V
±20%
SNAPSIC 105
16.500V
±20%
SNAPSIC 125
16.100V
±20%
STANDARD
SNAPSIC CAPAX V
±20%
SNAPSIC CAPAX
25.250V
±20%
COMPACT
SNAPSIC 125 V
±20%
SNAPSIC HV V
±20%
Fort Courant Ondulé
High Ripple Current
5 pin more popular in the US Market and we can offer that! ON 4 PIN, 2 PINDS USED ONLY FOR MECHANICAL FIXING, COMPETITORS ARE NIPPON CHEMICON AND SPRAGUE NCC: HAVE NEW PRODUCT COMING OUT NEXT YEAR, HT FOR MILITARY 125 C THAT CAN REACH HIGH CURRENT WITH HALF THE CAPACITANCE WHICH MEANS LOWER PRICE – INSTEAD OF 470 UF CAN USE 400V 220 UF 35 MM DIAMETER BY 50 MM HEIGHT: SEE NEXT SLIDE DETAILS
4 PINS
SNAPSIC 4P
16.500V
±20%
SNAPSIC 105 4P
16.500V
±20%
STANDARD
SNAPSIC 105 LP
16.500V
±20%
Fort Courant Ondulé
High Ripple Current
Export Classification: EAR99

10. SNAPSIC V 450V
400 V 220 µF  35 mm H 50 mm Tg/Tan max = 10 % Rs/ESR = 400 m Z10 kHz = 280 m If/IL = 1,2 mA I~ 100 Hz 125°C = 1,6 A
450 V 220 µF  35 mm H 50 mm Tg/Tan max = 10 % Rs/ESR = 450 m Z10 kHz = 300 m If/IL = 1,3 mA I~ 100 Hz 125°C = 1,5 A

11. Aluminum Electrolytics Capacitors
Export Classification: EAR99

12. Single Ended / Axials Axial type capacitors
CUBISIC
CUBISIC LP
10…400NV
10…400NV
±20%
±20%
Axial type capacitors
Radial solder type capacitors
TEMPERATURE RANGE/
TEMPERATURE RANGE
105°C
145°C
85°C
125°C
145°C
PRORELSIC 145
STANDARD
BIGGEST COMPETITOR CDE, ESPECIALLY FOR THE 12 MM LOW PROFILE – THALES USES FOR MOBILE RADAR: THESE ARE NOW CLOSED WITH RESIN, BUT HAVE EQUIPMENT FOR LASER WELDING AND WILL DO NEXT YEAR
RADIAL – VERY BIG COMPETITION, ONLY 3 AUTOMATIC LINES, FEW CASE POSSIBILITIES, 145 c, IF WIRES VS. PINS WE CAN PROPOSE SAME WITH SNAP-IN W/ 2 PINS – CAN REPLACE WITH 2 WIRES VS. PINS: AXIAL 145 c – HT AND HV – ONLY UP TO V NOT 450 V – SPECIAL DEVELOPED ELECTROLYTE
ALSIC IR
ALSIC 145
SICAL/CO42
PRORELSIC 125
STANDARD
10…100V
10…630V
10…450V
16…450V
16…100V
±20%
±20% / %
-10+50%
-10+50%
±20%
ALSIC HV
CO31/CO33
HIGH VOLTAGE
160…450V
6,3…350V
±20%
±20%
Maintenance
Export Classification: EAR99

13. Comparison MLP / Cubisic LP
Specifications MLP
Specification Cubisic LP
MLP 85 ºC Flatpack, Ultra-Long Life, Aluminum
CUBISIC LP 8000H / 105°C
Highlights
energy storage in a 1/2” height with 50 year’s life at +45 ºC.
12mm Height 45°c => 57 years
Double the ripple capability with a Heatsink
Ripple current Io is multiplied by 2 to 3
Nearly hermetic welded seal
Fully hermetic seal
Withstands more than 80,000 feet altitude
Withstands 92,000 feet altitude
Specifications
Operating Temperature: –55 °C to +85 °C or –40 °C to 85 °
climatic category : °C
Capacitance: 110 μF to 47,000 μF ±20%
Capacitance: up to 68,000 μF ±20%
Cold Impedance: –20 ºC multiple of 25 ºC Z is ≤4 for 300 V and up
Cold Impedance: –20 ºC multiple of 25 ºC Z is ≤2
Ripple Current Multipliers: Case Temperature
65 °C 75 °C 85 °C
Vibration: 10 Hz to 2 kHz, 0.06” pp max and 10 g, MIL-STD-202, Meth. 204
Vibration: 10 Hz to 2 kHz, 20 g, 3x2 Hours
Terminals : Cu wire with 60/40 SnPb plating
Terminals : Cu wire with Sn100 plating
Has more than 1000 ppm Pb in leads
100% ROHS
MLP is Cornell Dubilier
Export Classification: EAR99

14. Comparison MLP / Cubisic LP
Life time
Example 1 : 400V 330µF
MLP331M400EB0A Vs A712261
MLP :Io=2,1Amps (85°C, 120Hz) => Life = 4000hours
Cubisic LP :Io=2Amps (105°C, 100Hz) => Life(85°C 120Hz) = 30000hours
More than 7 times life time !!
Export Classification: EAR99

15. Comparison MLP / Cubisic LP
Range: 10V
MLP : capa max=43000µF => 2.15J
Cubisic Lp : capa max=68000 => 3.40J
Range : 100V
MLP : capa max=2700µF => 13.5J
Cubisic Lp : capa max=3300 => 16.5J
Cubisic LP : from 22% to 50% more energy
Range : 50V
MLP : capa max=11000µF => 13.75J
Cubisic Lp : capa max=15000 => 18.75J
Range : 350V
MLP : capa max=370µF => 22.66J
Cubisic Lp : capa max=470 => 28.8J
Export Classification: EAR99

16. Low Working Temperature
All of the electrolyte is made in house at SIC-SAFCO.
Solvents used are mixed with ionic compounds to reach the lowest freezing point. SIC-SAFCO is able today to offer electrolyte freezing at lower than -60°C (-76°F) for each capacitor even with different rated voltages from 10V to 630V.
This point is particularly important for airborne applications outside of pressured areas, where the outside temperature is often -60°C. Capacitors with climatic category -40°C or -25°C can work at -60°C but the problem appears when the equipment is coming back to ground level. Electrolyte can still contain frozen particles. These frozen particles are weak points leading to possible voltage breakdown.
SIC-SAFCO capacitors with climatic categories -55°C do not have this weakness and can be used even with many repetitive quick changes of altitude (Fighter Aircrafts).
Export Classification: EAR99

17. C = e • A / d Capacitance C of a capacitor : C = Capacitance
Capacitor Basics
Capacitance C of a capacitor :
C = Capacitance
e = Dielectric constant of insulator
A = Surface Area
d = distance between plates
C = e • A / d
Export Classification: EAR99

18. Area A: is enlarged by roughening the anode (~ 30 - 120 x)
Aluminum Basics
Area A: is enlarged by roughening the anode (~ x)
Distance d: oxide layer very thin (~ 1.4 nm/V)
Electrolyte / Electrode:
fluid second plate of the capacitor (cathode) that contacts all the roughened anode surface area
Contact to Electrolyte
Electrolyte
Spacer (paper)+Electrolyte
Isolating layer ( AI2O3)
Anode (AI)
Export Classification: EAR99

19. Aluminum Basics
Export Classification: EAR99

20. Aluminum Basics 1. Winding & Terminal Welding 2. Impregnating
3. Assembly
Terminal
welding
Wound
section
Encasing
Low air
pressure
paddle tab
can
anode foil
paddle tab
Winding
electrolyte
rubber
seal
cathode foil
Rubber mounted
paper
paper
6. Taping
5. Post-forming
4. Assembly
Post forming
100% testing
Insulated
capacitor
Sealed
capacitor
insulating
sleeve
Export Classification: EAR99

21. Aluminum Basics
Heat and DT
Heat generated is dissipated and gives rise to a temperature difference P
Rth
Cth
Tamb P
Export Classification: EAR99

22. Dissipation losses Aluminum Basics Ohmic (metal = tabs & foils)
Ohmic (conductive fluid = electrolyte & paper/electrolyte
Non-ohmic (dielectric = imperfect oxide )
Csurf
Relyte
Rfoil
Rtunnel
Ctunnel
Export Classification: EAR99

23. Aluminum Basics Nr. of tabs 1,2,....... Radials v.s. ST
4 tab ST similar to 4 radial in parallel
Anode
Cap 1
Cap 2
Cap 3
Cap 4
Export Classification: EAR99

24. Standard cathode Extended cathode Aluminum Basics winding in paper
thermal contact to can via paper
Extended cathode
winding outside paper
thermal contact to can via cathode metal
Export Classification: EAR99

25. Shelf Life For UR ≤ 100V, storage time :…………………….. 5 years
If storage temperature max 40°C…………………. 10 years
For 100V < UR ≤ 350V storage time :…………….. 3 years
For 350V < UR< 500V storage time :…………….. 1 year
For UR ≥ 500V, storage time :…………………….. 6 months
Generally when these periods are overstepped, one hour at rated voltage causes the decrease of leakage current under the specified limits. Please refer to the curve on page 18 § 8.2 of our catalog.
Export Classification: EAR99

26. Market & Applications INDUSTRIAL MEDICAL RAILWAY DEFENCE AVIONICS
Export Classification: EAR99

27. Industrial
MAIN CUSTOMERS : ALCATEL, SCHNEIDER, SOUDAX, ESAB, SMA, SOLAREDGE, ARO, TECNA, KONE, OTIS, SEMIKRON, SIEMENS, ABB, OERLIKON, ALSTOM POWER, CHLORIDE, EMERSON, CARRIER TRANSICOLD…
PROJECTS : UPS, WELDING MACHINE, WINDMILL, SOLAR, NUCLEAR, ROBOTIC, WEAVING, CONVERTERS FOR A/C, AUTOMOTIVE, ELEVATOR, TELECOM…
APPLICATIONS :
FILTERING
- Power Electronics,
- Drive & Automation
CHARGE/DISCHARGE
- Discharge energy for welding (high voltage 360V to 550V)
PRODUCTS : All ranges (Felsic, Snapsic, CI FRS, Cubisic, Single ended, Axial)
Export Classification: EAR99

28. Railways
MAIN CUSTOMERS : ALSTOM, BOMBARDIER, SIEMENS TRANSPORTATION, FAIVELEY, ANSALDO, SNCF – RATP, MBTA
PROJECTS : TGV, HIGH SPEED TRAIN, METRO, TRAMLINE…
APPLICATIONS FILTERING :
TRACTION
- Filtering between the overhead wires and the motor.
- Converters for Air conditioning
SIGNALISATION
Trafic control
Security Systems
PRODUCTS :
Traction : FELSIC range depending on r.m.s current and life expectancy
Signalisation : RADIAL & AXIAL range
Export Classification: EAR99

29. Medical
MAIN CUSTOMERS : GENERAL ELECTRIC HEALTHCARE, SIEMENS MEDICAL, TROPHY…
PROJECTS : MOBILE X-RAY, SCANNER, DENTAL
APPLICATIONS CHARGE/DISCHARGE :
- Production of the discharge energy needed for the X-Ray
PRODUCTS :
- FELSIC 305V, 360V, 410V & 460V
- SNAP 4P
Export Classification: EAR99

30. Defense MAIN CUSTOMERS : EADS, BAE SYSTEMS, THALES, HYUNDAI…
PROJECTS : TANKS TURRET, GUIDED MISSILE, MARINE, RADAR
APPLICATIONS CHARGE/DISCHARGE & FILTERING :
- Extra energy needed for tank turret moving
- Control Device for missile
- Converters for filtering
PRODUCTS :
- FELSIC range high capacitance values,
- AXIAL type with severe vibration resistance (20g and more)
- SNAPSIC & CUBISIC
Export Classification: EAR99

31. Avionics
MAIN CUSTOMERS : EADS, DASSAULT, AIRBUS, EUROCOPTER, ATR, SAFRAN
PROJECTS : Civil & Military Aircraft (Rafale, Eurofighter, A300…A380)
APPLICATIONS :
FILTERING
- Air conditioning, Control Device, radar, Safety Systems
CHARGE/DISCHARGE
- Aircraft lighting, landing strip lighting
PRODUCTS :Diameter 36 Felsic range, axial type, CI FRS, Cubisic & LP
Export Classification: EAR99

32. Info for Design-In’s Customer Name and Location(s) Industry Segment
Application / Project Name at Customer
Customers Contact Person(s)
Potential per Year, related to Application
Start of Production (year and quarter)
Competitors, if possible
Export Classification: EAR99

33. ? ? So, what do you want ? ? OR OR OR OR Info for Design-In’s
“ I want a vehicle, blue! Can you offer? “ OR OR
… comparable to: Capacitance and Voltage (e.g. 100uF / 35V)
Axial
Radial
SMD OR OR
? ? So, what do you want ? ?
Export Classification: EAR99

34. Useful Life Time
CUSTOMERS ASK ABOUT STORAGE A LOT: WHEN YOU APPLY VOLTAGE AFTER A LONG TIME, THERE IS BREAKDOWN B/W ANODE AND CATHODE AND LIKE A SHORT CIRCUIT, 5 YRS OK FOR LOW VOLTAGE AND 1 YR OK FOR HIGH VOLTAGE: IT’S THE THICKNESS OF THE LAYER: ANOTHER WEAK POINT IS THAT DURING PEAK VOLTAGES YOU DAMAGE THE CAP – LIFETIME IS REDUCED – NEED HIGHER VOLTAGE, MORE THAN APPLICATION 3) WEAK POINT – NO REVERSE VOLTAGE CHARGE/DISCHARGE – TAKES MORE THAN CAP
Export Classification: EAR99

35. Checklist Capacitance and Voltage 
Style (Snap-In, Radial, Screw Terminal or Axial) 
Max. Dimensions 
Temperature (85°C, 105°C or 125°C) 
Ripple Current (incl. Ambient Temperature and Frequency) 
Impedance and / or ESR (incl. Ambient Temperature and Frequency) 
Life Time Requirement 
Lead Pitch and Form 
Tolerance on Capacitance Value 
Export Classification: EAR99

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